Training
•Bullet: Associate in Applied Science (Academic Plan 3024) requires 63-71 credits under the 2025-2026 catalog, effective Fall 2025, with an embedded Certificate of Completion in Music Industry Studies: Audio Production Technologies
•Bullet: Core sequence: MTC101 Introduction to Music Theory (gateway/critical course), MUC191 Electronic Music I, MUC195 Studio Music Recording I, MUC111 Digital Audio Workstation I, MUC122 Sound Design I, MUC196 Studio Music Recording II, MUC197 Live Sound Reinforcement I, MUC109 Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright, and MUC218 Audio Mixing Techniques
•Bullet: Nine credits of restricted electives, with at least one of MTC291, MUC289 (Live Sound Reinforcement III), MUC292 (Sound Design III), or MUC295 (Studio Music Recording III) required, plus a required internship/cooperative-education term (MUC297AA, MUC296WA, or MUC298AA)
Professional Development
•Bullet: Coursework applies audio engineering and sound-design techniques using industry-standard technologies, covering signal flow, recording, live sound reinforcement, mixing, and rights/licensing fundamentals
•Bullet: Related Arizona careers: Audio and Video Technicians ($52,900 avg), Broadcast Technicians ($48,830 avg), and Media Technical Directors/Managers ($60,490 avg)
•Bullet: Students must earn a C or better in every course
